Simple and Enjoyable Free things to do during your visit to help stretch your dollar – to get off the beaten track 50 FREE things to do in Franklin County – it only costs the fuel to get here! Treasure Hunt for Fairystones Hike, Bike, Walk, (on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Philpott Lake, near Smith […]

Live Bands coming up along this Crooked Road! There is always so much going on in Franklin County and nearby Roanoke it is hard to keep track of it all, here is a short list to get you started. (Mark Templeton and Pocket Change Bluegrass Gospel) Gameday and Footlights are venues you can walk to […]

To thoroughly explore Virginia’s history and cultural heritage, follow a Heritage Trail. If you enjoy hiking and watching wildlife, try a Nature Trail. More than 800 miles of United States Bicycle Routes 1 and 76, as well as the Virginia Capital Trail, are included in our Biking Trails. Finally, those seeking the fruit of the vine will certainly […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLOYD COUNTRY STORE! The Floyd Country Store, one of the major venues of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, will celebrate 100 years of toe-tapping music, flat footin’ and good old fashion hospitality this June. This beautiful gem is located just off Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s open daily for goodies, snacks, coffee and appareal […]

One group performing at Floydfest 8 this year (July 23-26, 2009) is the Whitetop Mountain Band. The most popular dance band in Virginia: Mountain Music at its best featuring Oldtime fiddle & banjo, bluesy mandolin,Powerful singing on Honky tonk Classics, Country duets, Blues, four-part Mountain Gospel, and high energy flatfoot dance. WTMB has brought audiences […]

Click here for article from Virginia.org:Mountain Biking in Virginia – Virginia Is For Lovers Posted using ShareThis Franklin County Recreational Parkis located two miles off Route 220 and is home to trails rolling over beautiful wooded hills, nestled around an acre size fishing pond. Smith Mountain Lake Community Parkhas a trail totaling 3 miles of […]

The Sierra Suite $145+tax Private entrance from gardens As an added feature, we offer free Wireless internet access throughout The spacious sunken suite features a private entrance to gardens and quietly overlooks the 3 level pond. The Sierra Suite is our largest room and features a hand turned very elegant four poster walnut king […]

Come home to Franklin County and experience a Victorian Christmas like those of old. WHERE: In downtown Rocky Mount. Streets are blocked off to traffic – so there is only foot traffic and clop clop clop of horses hooves. Turn on the Carolers, Bell up the horse drawn carriages, heat up the chestnuts and Come […]

Don’t miss it ya’ll! Right here in Rocky Mount the best bluegrass around. In fact, The Depot is one block from The Claiborne House B&B! These are the last two shows of the season at The Depot in The Footlights of The Blue Ridge heritage music program. $5 admission charge for a 2 hour show! […]

Southwest Virginians have an ear for music, and two new exhibits at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum of Ferrum College showcase the long history of picking and singing in the mountains. Crooked Road Royalty and Musical Styles Along the Crooked Road are open daily in the museum’s galleries on the Ferrum College campus through […]